Sprocket question..

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by J4Fun

I know an old post but I’m changing the sprockets on my Hawk DLX today. I noticed folks using heat to help loosen the nuts on the rear because of the red locktite. That seems like it could damage the Cush material? I had my wife squeeze the front brake and step on the rear while I used a breaker bar and the 14 mm 6 point socket to break them free. They were on super tight. Just a thought here and Dans post makes good since. I also think that chain tension has lots to do with the sprocket bolt problems. Just posting my thoughts as I’m doing this now…

I don't understand the use of red loctite on the sprocket nuts/studs. Depending on the temp rating it would need at least 300 degrees to release, most reds are over 400. Eventually it could start melting/burning the rubber if you get them hot enough.

Blue (medium) has always been sufficient for my Hawk, and even after thousands of miles they are still holding tight. Serrated flanged nuts are ideal, and they also help prevent loosening. 2 lighter methods of retention > one overkill method.